Lakeland Vacation Rentals, Homes, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals

Lakeland offers another, different look at Florida - one of picturesque, swan-filled lakes, towering oaks and historic architecture. This lovely city has the world’s largest one-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright designed buildings at Florida Southern College. Located between two major urban areas – Tampa Bay and Orlando – Lakeland has all the amenities of a larger city, yet with many of the characteristics of a smaller town. The “Polk Museum of Art” is located in Lakeland’s historic district and children and families are made to feel very welcome here. The museum is a cultural hub for the town. It features Florida artists, Georgian silver, Asian art and pre-Columbian artifacts. The sculpture garden, with its waterfall wall is an eye-catching display. From the museum, it’s an easy stroll next door to the public library on Morton Lake. The lake is the centerpiece for a beautiful city park and home to a flock of swans that nest on the shore every spring. Another interesting Lakeland attraction is the “Explorations V Children’s Museum,” that offers hands-on exhibits and activities for children ages 2-12. Lakeland is conveniently located just an hour away from Disney World, Bush Gardens, Universal Studios and beach activities. Accommodations and restaurants are varied and plentiful in the Lakeland area.

Surrounding areas: Plant City, Florida (9.5 mi), Auburndale, Florida (10.5 mi), Winter Haven, Florida (14.5 mi), Zephyrhills, Florida (19.0 mi), Haines City, Florida (20.7 mi), Brandon, Florida (21.2 mi), Davenport, Florida (23.3 mi)

Lakeland Vacation Rentals

Listing	Pool/HotTub		Type	Bed	Bath	Sleeps
Fairwoods at ImperiaLakes Golf & Country Club	P	H	Condo	2	1	4
Last Minute Golf Course Special...$1550 monthly	P	H	Condo	2	1	5
Grasslands			Condo	2	2	4
GOLF& Country Club Home 2,300sq.ft. on 10th hole	P	H	House	2	2	6
The Palms	P	H	House	2	2	6
Lakeland Pool Home...Location..Location. Location			House	3	2	4
Beautiful 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home in North Lakeland			House	3	2	6
Luxury Living - Perfect Location	P		Condo	3	2	6
Central Florida Golf Course Home/Fully Furnished			House	3	2	6
villa with pool at Huntington Hills Golf and Country	P		House	3	2	6
Last Minute Christmas & New Year's Special Rates!			House	3	2	7
Country Retreat			House	3	2	8
Close To All Area Attractions!!!	P		Townhome	3	2	9
Lake Bonny vacation home			House	3	3	8
Gorgeous North Lakeland Home			House	4	2	8

Lakeland Weather & Climate

The Heart, or approximate geographic center of Florida, surrounding the Orlando area, is situated 50 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and 75 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. One of the region's main attractions is the near perfect year-round weather. Mid-Florida's subtropical climate is warm and humid during the summertime with almost daily thundershowers. However, these storms are scattered and generally pass quickly and the sunshine soon returns. Average annual rainfall is over 50 inches per year, keeping Central Florida lush and green all year long. The average elevation of this area is 127 feet above sea level and prevailing winds are southerly at nine mph. Winters in Central Florida are delightful, with warm days and mild evenings, much less humidity than summer and lots of sunshine.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	73°F	51°F	2.45 in.	-
February	76°F	52°F	2.73 in.	-
March	81°F	56°F	3.38 in.	-
April	85°F	60°F	2.04 in.	-
May	91°F	66°F	3.81 in.	-
June	93°F	71°F	7.00 in.	-
July	94°F	73°F	7.51 in.	-
August	94°F	73°F	7.33 in.	-
September	92°F	72°F	6.33 in.	-
October	86°F	66°F	2.29 in.	-
November	80°F	59°F	2.12 in.	-
December	74°F	53°F	2.14 in.	-

Lakeland Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Lakeland Linder Regional airport (LAL) located about 5 miles southwest of Lakeland, the Tampa International airport (TPA) located approximately 35 miles west of Lakeland in Tampa, Florida, the St Petersburg Clearwater International airport (PIE) located roughly 45 miles west of Lakeland in St. Petersburg / Clearwater, Florida, and finally the Orlando International airport (MCO) located around 47 miles northeast of Lakeland in Orlando, Florida.

Lakeland Attractions

While staying in your Lakeland Florida vacation home rental, be sure to visit some of the nearby attractions.


Amusement and Theme Parks
Cypress Gardens Adventure Park	Winter Haven	FL	17.5 mi.
Busch Gardens Tampa	Tampa	FL	31.2 mi.
Walt Disney World - Animal Kingdom	Lake Buena Vista	FL	35.3 mi.
Walt Disney World - Disney-MGM Studios	Lake Buena Vista	FL	35.3 mi.
Walt Disney World - Epcot	Lake Buena Vista	FL	35.3 mi.
Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom	Lake Buena Vista	FL	35.3 mi.
Old Town	Kissimmee	FL	37.8 mi.
SeaWorld Orlando	Orlando	FL	49.3 mi.
Universal Studios Florida	Orlando	FL	49.3 mi.
Universal Studios Islands of Adventure	Orlando	FL	49.3 mi.
Celebration Station	Clearwater	FL	51.6 mi.
Kidstar Park	Port Charlotte	FL	71.0 mi.
Silver Springs	Silver Springs	FL	81.5 mi.

Water Parks
Adventure Island	Tampa	FL	31.2 mi.
Walt Disney World Blizzard Beach	Lake Buena Vista	FL	35.3 mi.
Walt Disney World Typhoon Lagoon	Lake Buena Vista	FL	35.3 mi.
Walt Disney World Water Country	Lake Buena Vista	FL	35.3 mi.
Water Mania	Kissimmee	FL	37.8 mi.
Buccaneer Bay	Spring Hill	FL	46.9 mi.
Wet N' Wild	Orlando	FL	49.3 mi.
Wild Waters	Silver Springs	FL	81.5 mi.

Golf Courses
Big Cypress Golf & Country Club	Lakeland	FL
Bramble Ridge Golf Course	Lakeland	FL
Cleveland Heights Golf & Country Club	Lakeland	FL
Club at Eaglebrooke	Lakeland	FL
Huntington Hills Golf & Country Club	Lakeland	FL
Publix Par 3 Golf Center	Lakeland	FL
Sandpiper Golf & Country Club	Lakeland	FL
Schalamar Creek Golf & Country Club	Lakeland	FL
Skyview Golf & Country Club	Lakeland	FL
Wedgewood Country Club	Lakeland	FL
Plant City Golf Club	Plant City	FL	9.5 mi.
Walden Lake Golf & Country Club	Plant City	FL	9.5 mi.
Hamptons Golf Club	Auburndale	FL	10.5 mi.
Reservation	Mulberry	FL	10.5 mi.
Bartow Golf Course	Bartow	FL	12.7 mi.
Baytree Golf Club	Winter Haven	FL	14.5 mi.
Cypresswood Golf & Country Club	Winter Haven	FL	14.5 mi.
Four Lakes Golf Club	Winter Haven	FL	14.5 mi.
Lake Bess Country Club	Winter Haven	FL	14.5 mi.
Terrys Par 3	Winter Haven	FL	14.5 mi.
Willowbrook Golf Course	Winter Haven	FL	14.5 mi.
Cypress Greens Golf & Tennis Community	Lake Alfred	FL	15.0 mi.
Diamond Hill Golf & Country Club	Dover	FL	15.7 mi.
Links of Lake Bernadette	Zephyrhills	FL	19.0 mi.
Silver Oaks Golf & Country Club	Zephyrhills	FL	19.0 mi.
Southport Springs Golf Club	Zephyrhills	FL	19.0 mi.
Valley Oaks Golf Course	Zephyrhills	FL	19.0 mi.
Zephyrhills City Golf Course	Zephyrhills	FL	19.0 mi.
Bloomingdale Golfers Club	Valrico	FL	19.1 mi.
River Hills Country Club	Valrico	FL	19.1 mi.

State Parks
Alafia River State Park		FL	16.5 mi.
Hillsborough River State Park		FL	19.4 mi.
Ybor City Museum State Park		FL	29.3 mi.
General James A. Van Fleet Trail State Park		FL	30.4 mi.
Paynes Creek Historic State Park		FL	30.7 mi.
Lake Louisa State Park		FL	31.6 mi.
Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park		FL	31.8 mi.
Little Manatee River State Park		FL	35.1 mi.
Lake Kissimmee State Park		FL	36.5 mi.
Withlacoochee Trail State Park		FL	36.5 mi.

Museums
International Sport Aviation Museum (ISAM)	Lakeland	FL		(Technology)
Tampa Museum of Art	Tampa	FL	31.2 mi.	(Art)
Henry B. Plant Museum	Tampa	FL	31.2 mi.	(History)
St. Petersburg Museum of History	St. Petersburg	FL	47.9 mi.	(History)
Salvador Dali Museum	St Petersburg	FL	47.9 mi.	(Art)
St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts	St. Petersburg	FL	47.9 mi.	(Art)
Florida Holocaust Museum	St. Petersburg	FL	47.9 mi.	(History)
Florida International Museum	St. Petersburg	FL	47.9 mi.	(History)
Orlando Museum of Art	Orlando	FL	49.3 mi.	(Art)
Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden	Winter Park	FL	54.0 mi.	(Art)
Morse Museum	Winter Park	FL	54.0 mi.	(Art)

Zoos and Aquariums
Busch Gardens	Tampa	FL	31.2 mi.
Florida Aquarium	Tampa	FL	31.2 mi.
Lowry Park Zoological Garden	Tampa	FL	31.2 mi.
Discovery Island Zoological Park	Lake Buena Vista	FL	35.3 mi.
Disney's Animal Kingdom	Lake Buena Vista	FL	35.3 mi.
The Living Seas	Lake Buena Vista	FL	35.3 mi.
Sea World of Orlando	Orlando	FL	49.3 mi.
Central Florida Zoological Park	Lake Monroe	FL	66.4 mi.
Silver Springs	Silver Springs	FL	81.5 mi.
Brevard Zoo	Melbourne	FL	82.5 mi.

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